Atelier Ace is an in-house, award-winning, full-service creative agency that develops and operates hospitality environments, including Ace Hotel. Our creative work spans physical and virtual spaces, hotels, restaurants, venues, events, retail and marketing. Our team consists of a wide range of creative individuals, from architects to poets. Our architecture and interior design team is currently seeking an Architect with 5-10 years of experience to compliment our NYC studio. We welcome full time - permanent or contract candidates. We love design buffs but also need a team member with technical diligence and fortitude in commercial construction administration processes. This is not your traditional design office so a creative, entrepreneurial, communicative and tough minded candidate is highly desired.

The role:

- Architect - provide design and management support for in-house design projects; producing interior design drawings and assisting in construction administration.
- Hotel Planner - working with the Atelier team on real estate feasibility studies, conceptual program development and creative presentations for new hotel projects.
- Hotel Technical Designer - help oversee 3rd party design documentation review and back of house design with our in-house IT, Food and Beverage, Operations and Retail teams.

Must have' qualifications:

- 5-10 years of architectural experience.
- Hospitably, restaurant, bar and/or high end residential design experience.
- Design representations skills: hand sketching, Sketch Up, Rhino, some way to quickly and effectively communicate your design ideas.
- Design production skills: CAD, Adobe, etc.

Bonus' points:

- Experience in 'boutique' interior design.
- Experience in furniture design.
- Experience in FFE sourcing.
- Outside creative and artistic projects (highly encouraged).

Please send your resume, work samples and cover letter to email. Please start you cover letter with confirmations of the 'must have' qualifications noted above. Thank you and have a nice day!

Atelier Ace / Ace Hotel, www.atelierace.com
jobs.atelier@acehotel.com

Led by Richard Beard, FAIA, Richard Beard Architects is a growing group of design professionals with recognized expertise, specializing in distinctive custom homes, luxury multi-family communities, and specialty commercial and hospitality environments. Our studio’s work is significantly informed by how architecture can integrate with interior and landscape design to achieve a unified design that exceeds the sum of its parts. Every project is a unique and personal, interactive process; enjoyable, creative, artful, engaging, and always inspiring.

The Position

We are looking for a professional to join the growing team at our studio in San Francisco’s Dogpatch. Please be energetic, positive and a team player willing to accept a wide range of roles and responsibilities within the studio.

Qualifications & requirements include:

- An accredited professional architecture degree: B.Arch or M.Arch.
- Enrolment with NCARB, participation in IDP and active pursuit of licensure.
- 3 - 5 years of experience with an architectural firm, preferably including high-end residential projects.
- Experience with client, contractor and consultant interactions.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch-Up, MS Office and Adobe CS.
- Familiarity with sustainable building and design practices and experience with Leed and / or GreenPoint Rating.
- A great design sensibility and a strong portfolio.
- Strong organization and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage one’s own time.
- Optional: hand sketching a plus.

We offer competitive pay and a full benefits package, including 401(k), with excellent potential for professional growth.

How to apply

Send your resume, cover Letter and portfolio to email with the subject title: Jr/Int Designer-Your Name. No telephone calls or recruiters, please.

Richard Beard Architects, www.richard-beard.com
careers@richard-beard.com